Remembering the life of Johnny Cash

Johnny Cash died on September 12, 2003 and the country legend's star has only gotten bigger since he passed away. The numerous films, albums, and books that have followed in the last decade have only further trumpeted Mr. Cash as an American hero.

By Craig Hlavaty

on September 12, 2013 1:01 AM

Photo: CBS Photo / San Antonio Express-News Files

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Johnny Cash died on September 12, 2003 and the country legend's star has only gotten bigger since he passed away. Numerous films, albums, and books have followed in the last decade trumpeted Mr. Cash as an American hero.

Johnny Cash died on September 12, 2003 and the country legend's star has only gotten bigger since he passed away. Numerous films, albums, and books have followed in the last decade trumpeted Mr. Cash as an

Johnny Cash died on September 12, 2003 and the country... Photo-5140985.69959 - Houston Chronicle

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In this 1969 file photo, country singer Johnny Cash is photographed at an unknown location. A concert marking the 40th anniversary of Cash's famous concert at Folsom State Prison scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, has been scraped, with the prison and the promoter blaming each other for the cancellation.

In this 1969 file photo, country singer Johnny Cash is photographed at an unknown location. A concert marking the 40th anniversary of Cash's famous concert at Folsom State Prison scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 13, ... more

From 1969-1971 Cash starred in his own television show, The Johnny Cash Show. Such notable performers included Neil Young, Louis Armstrong, Kenny Rogers, James Taylor, Ray Charles, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan and ... more

Photo: ABC

From 1969-1971 Cash starred in his own television show, The Johnny... Photo-1274008.69959 - Houston Chronicle

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Johnny Cash

Johnny Cash

Photo: Don Hunstein, Sony/BMG

Johnny Cash Photo-1415407.69959 - Houston Chronicle

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Johnny Cash

Johnny Cash

Photo: Don Hunstein, Sony/BMG

Johnny Cash Photo-1423466.69959 - Houston Chronicle

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Johnny Cash in April 2002.

Johnny Cash in April 2002.

Johnny Cash in April 2002. Photo-1506794.69959 - Houston Chronicle

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Johnny Cash in April 2002.

Johnny Cash in April 2002.

Photo: Martyn Atkins, American Recordings

Johnny Cash in April 2002. Photo-1506795.69959 - Houston Chronicle

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Symbolic Gallery -- a gallery full of rock and roll memorabilia, like Elvis' jumpsuit, John Lennon's jacket and Johnny Cash's guitar.

Symbolic Gallery in Las Vegas
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Symbolic ... more